Hand-delivered from Istanbul to Moscow by my boss (thanks, Jim), this brown ½ liter bottle features a clear and yellow label with just the name encircled by a yellow line. Below that is the slogan Oldest Turkish Beer. All of the information is in Turkish on this domestic package, but I got a native Turkish speaker to confirm that the ingredients list conforms to the purity law. There is no freshness information.

Pours a fairly deep gold under a two finger white head that fades slowly, leaving some healthy lace rings and strings. The nose is strong and fruity, somewhat reminiscent of a Hefeweizen. Some floral hops are also mixed in this very interesting nose. The mouth is light and very prickly. Interesting crisp, quasi-raw taste of grain and grape. The hops are strong and flavorful  flowery, spicey and espresso dry. The dryness appears to linger the longest into the aftertaste, but then it converts back into flowery at the very end. An interesting, enjoyable brew.